Procurement Manager

The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading and managing the organization's procurement function to ensure the timely, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of materials, equipment, services, and indirect purchases in support of company operations and customer requirements. This position oversees procurement personnel, supplier relationships, sourcing strategies, purchasing processes, and compliance with company policies and applicable government regulations.

The Procurement Manager serves as a strategic business partner to Operations, Programs, Engineering, Finance, and Quality to drive supplier performance, improve procurement cycle times, reduce costs, mitigate supply chain risks, and support organizational growth.

The position focuses on execution, compliance, cost control, and schedule adherence, directly supporting program performance and EBITDA objectives.

• Lead, develop, and manage the procurement team, including buyers and purchasing specialists.
• Establish departmental goals, performance metrics, and development plans.
• Drive accountability for procurement performance, customer service, and compliance.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that support organizational objectives.
• Commercial procurement (speed and efficiency).

• Develop sourcing strategies to improve quality, delivery performance, and total cost of ownership.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Lead competitive sourcing efforts and supplier selection activities.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements to achieve optimal value and risk mitigation.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and implement corrective actions when necessary.

• Manage the procurement lifecycle from requisition through purchase order issuance and receipt.
• Ensure procurement activities are completed within established service-level expectations.
• Monitor purchasing workload, procurement backlogs, and cycle-time performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to forecast demand and support production schedules.
• Ensure proper planning and execution of material purchases to support operational requirements.

• Support program teams with material status and tracking.
• Support program teams with risk identification and mitigation.
• Provide procurement inputs for proposals (pricing, vendor/subcontractor quotes, lead times).
• Provide procurement inputs for program reviews and readiness activities.
• Escalate issues impacting cost, schedule, or performance.

• Perform cost and price analysis to determine price reasonableness.
• Evaluate supplier quotations and proposals.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and supply chain optimization efforts.
• Track and report procurement savings and cost avoidance initiatives.

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable FAR/DFARS requirements.
• Maintain procurement files and documentation supporting purchasing decisions.
• Support internal audits, external audits, and Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) activities.
• Develop and maintain procurement procedures and work instructions.
• Identify and mitigate procurement-related compliance risks.

• Utilize Deltek Costpoint and related systems to manage procurement activities and reporting.
• Develop and maintain procurement metrics.